Well, I am a brand new author this year! I currently have two books
available in the Romantic Suspense genre. They are the first two installments
of The Riverbend Trilogy. I am also a nurse, wife, and mother who finds beauty
in simple things, imagination, and nature.

What do you think makes
your genre special?

Romantic Suspense is such a complex genre. On one hand you have the
element of surprise, mystery, and danger. While one the other there is love and
relationship conflicts. The blending of these two themes makes novels in this
genre interesting, suspenseful, and heart-warming at the same time.

What do you think makes
a great story?

Anything that is well written and thought provoking. As a reader, I like
to figure things out on my own and imagine them as I see them, I don’t like
everything spoon-fed to me. I love books that carry heavy symbolism and cause
the reader to draw their own conclusions about the meaning.

What is your latest
book called and could you explain to us in 20 words what it is about?

Rapid Water is the second book in The
Riverbend Trilogy. The story begins with Lena’s continued journey to discover
long lost artifacts while battling grief, love, and unknown danger. More can be
read about Rapid Waterhere.

Which kind of reader do
you think will enjoy your book?

All readers! Well, anyone who enjoys fast-paced, suspenseful mysteries,
and contemporary love stories with accurate historical references related to
Early American, British, and Native American legends.

Is it a Standalone, or
part of the series? If it the latter, how long do you think will it go on?

The series is titled The Riverbend Trilogy and the last book, Waking Tide, will be released in Spring
of 2013.

What influenced or
inspired you writing it?

Many things.Mostly my imagination, but also elements of my own experience
with grief, love, and loss as well as my love of history.

Why did you choose
especially this title? Was it your first choice?

No. The first title was “The Creek”, though I found that lacked an
element of intrigue that was vital to the story.

What was the hardest
part for you working on your book?

Editing and revising. Sometimes I write pages that I am in love with and
then realize they might not fit very well. Deleting them feels like I am
deleting a part of myself, it makes me sad!

Was there a scene that
you didn’t want to add or remove in your finished work?

Yes, I can’t discuss in detail because it will reveal too much of the
ending. But, it was beautiful and carried a lot of meaning. It was just too
much for the second book, but most likely will find its way into the final
installment.

While on an extended visit to the quiet community of Kennerdell, Lena
Woodruff continues to battle with the conflicts both around and within
her. Will is recovering quickly from his injury and is unrelenting in
his overwhelming attempts to win over Lena’s heart which quickly puts
her on an emotional rollercoaster ride full of uncertainty and guilt.
Still attempting to continue carl Woodruff’s work and discover more
information regarding the mysterious items related to the historical
Penn family of Early America, Lena and Will unknowingly place themselves
in jeopardy as they dive deeper into the mysterious newfound connection
between William Penn and the Lenape Indians, travelling to Canada
together in search for clues possibly held by the Moravian First Nation.
Striving to prove that she had been followed is more difficult than
Lena could have imagined and her mind begins to rapidly bend with
confusion. She realizes that safety is a luxury she no longer possesses.
Grief darkens her thoughts while insecurity and self-doubt cause the
lines between reality and imagination to blur. Assured that being home
is the cause of her pain and disbelief, she is desperate to quickly
leave Kennerdell and return to her secluded life in Georgia. A small
glimmer of hope arises inside of Lena which begins a conflict between
her own self-doubt and the promise of something better. Where strength
is weakness and vulnerability is an asset, the greatest danger that
threatens Lena in Kennerdell may just be herself.